Finding the Third Proportional to 185,946,442 and 405,373,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,946,442 and 405,373,714 is: 883,737,522.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,946,442 : 405,373,714 = 405,373,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,946,442/405,373,714 = 405,373,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,946,442x = 405,373,714 × 405,373,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,946,442x = 164,327,848,002,153,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,327,848,002,153,792/185,946,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,737,522.67
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